Inventory Planning Specialist (Refrigerants)

Join our global team for a career filled with opportunities to solve challenges both small and large, local and global, simple and complex.

Wilhelmsen Ships Service (WSS) is a global leader in maritime products and services, delivering safe and efficient solutions to vessels in every major port around the world. With a strong focus on sustainability, innovation, and operational excellence, we support our customers through a comprehensive portfolio of marine products and logistics services. Join us and be part of a company that shapes the maritime industry’s future.

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Inventory Planning Specialist (Refrigerants) to lead inventory planning, forecasting, and cylinder asset optimization across our global network. This role is responsible for ensuring product availability, maximizing asset utilization , and supporting business growth through effective inventory and supply chain planning.

What You Will Be Doing

Inventory Planning & Asset Management

• Lead inventory planning and cylinder asset management activities across assigned regions to ensure optimal stock availability and service levels.
• Develop and execute inventory strategies that balance customer demand, asset utilization , operational efficiency, and working capital objectives .
• Monitor inventory levels, replenishment requirements, consumption trends, and forecast accuracy to proactively mitigate shortages and excess inventory.
• Drive global inventory optimization through stock rebalancing, cylinder reshuffling, replenishment planning, and strategic positioning of cylinder assets.
• Analyze cylinder utilization trends and recommend site allocation strategies to maximize asset productivity and customer service performance.
• Support monthly and annual cylinder investment planning by preparing business cases, utilization analysis, and demand forecasts.

Demand Planning & Business Analysis

• Partner with Sales, Product Management, Operations, and Procurement teams to develop accurate demand forecasts and inventory plans.
• Support special projects including drydocks, cruise repositioning, fleet expansions, and newbuild activities through proactive inventory planning.
• Analyze inventory KPIs, utilization rates, service levels, stock variances, slow-moving inventory, and forecast performance.
• Provide business insights and recommendations to improve inventory efficiency, reduce costs , and strengthen supply chain resilience.
• Prepare reports, dashboards, and presentations for management using Excel, Power BI, and ERP systems.

What You Bring

• Degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, or related discipline.
• Minimum 5 - 8 years of experience in inventory planning, supply chain, logistics or asset management.
• Strong analytical, forecasting, and inventory optimization skills.
• Experience working with ERP systems (IFS preferred) and advanced Excel skills.
• Strong stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration abilities.
• Experience in supplier management, purchasing , and business analysis.
• Knowledge of global logistics , customs, and import/export processes.

This role is ideal for a supply chain professional looking to take ownership of regional and global inventory planning activities while driving operational excellence and business performance.

What we offer

Working in Wilhelmsen can offer a culture and work environment of strong leadership, career development, work-life balance and a job that is both challenging and stimulating. Our organization thrives by using modern tools and is eager to utilize the business opportunities that arise with new digital tools and skills. Beyond this, we offer a generous and bespoke benefits package tailored to your specific Wilhelmsen HUB.

Sounds interesting? If you can see yourself in this role, please let us know why you are our candidate. As an internal candidate you can apply by entering the internal job portal (Workday front page>Menu >Career>Find jobs). Here you can upload your resume and a motivational letter.

Contact details: Recruitment Specialist - Corrie Kew – corrie.kew@wilhelmsen.com

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